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Automation & Packaging Systems

Company Introduction

Nuspark Inc was formed in 1999 by a group of gifted engineers

with high level expertise in automation, robotics and packaging.

Their goal was to assemble a team who prioritize attention to

detail and precise execution.

On this foundation Nuspark was built to deliver expertise,

solutions and values to our customers that exceed their

expectations - from the concept to production.

BACKGROUND

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Located in Toronto, Canada, in the fourth largestmetropolitan area in North America.

Nuspark has brought many small to medium sizes companiesinto the realm of automation, while supporting our international clients.

Providing service for the Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical,Personal Care, and Consumer Goods markets in both NorthAmerica and Europe with installations in 15 countries.

Nuspark can deliver solutions that perform in the realworld….your automation and packaging operations!

GENERAL

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Nuspark R&D team constantly analyzes new and emerging

technologies to insure that we continue our reputation for

innovation.

This core philosophy of innovation combined with our

commitment to excellence has made Nuspark a recognized

industry leader in Automation, Cartoning, Case Packing, Tray

Packing, Palletizing and Custom Engineered solutions.

GENERAL cont.

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Key Strengths and Advantages

Professional Team

Engineering

A professional team of highly skilled mechanical designers, electrical and control engineers plans, drafts andshapes each project from concept to fabrication and assembly. 30% of Nuspark staff is dedicated to engineeringfunctions.

Assembly and manufacturing

We have the resources for full in house operation. Our personnel are able to perform all aspects of themanufacturing process including:

• welding,

• machining of components from raw material

• electrical assembly

• mechanical assembly

Technical Support

• Full installation• Assistance or take-over of integrated line assemblies for customers• After sales support• Hands on customer training

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Key Strengths and Advantages

In-house machine shop

In-house welding

In-house electrical controls and panel design/assembly

Programming for AB, Schneider Electric, PacDrive, Omron, Bosch Rexroth and Siemens

PMMI member

FANUC Preferred Integrator (class 4)

ABB, Yaskawa, Epson, Denso robots integration

Pro/Engineer 3D mechanical development software

Key geographic location with service to all major North American markets

Overview

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Assembly Facility

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Sales and Marketing

International Clients

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Sales and Marketing

Canadian Clients

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Sales and Marketing

• ABC Group

• Amway Corp

• Alcon

• Apollo Health Care

• Apotex

• Barrie House Tea and Coffee

• Baxter

• Bradford Coffee Roasters

• Cardinal Health

• Central Life Sciences

• Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods

• Dole

• Dorman

• Eastman Kodak

• Ellis Coffee

• Flex-n-Gate (Canada, Mexico)

• Gavina Coffee

• General Electric

• Goodyear

• Great Lake Cheese

• HerbaLife

• Honda (Canada)

• Intelligent Blends

• Kellogg’s

• Kraft Foods

• Lavit

• Maple Leaf

• Mayco International (USA)

• Mitchell Plastics (Canada)

• Multimatic Mfg (the company of

Magna International)

• Nestle

• Novares

• Parmalat

• Playtex

• RJ Reynolds

• Sanofi Aventis

• Silgan Plastics

• Starbucks (Marich Confectionary)

• Steam Whistle

• Sun-Rype

• T. Marzetti

• Twin Labs

• Trilliant Food and Nutrition

• Ultra Mfg

• Westins

• Wyeth

• Teknion Furniture Systems

Customer Base

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Our Partners

▪ Nuspark is a level 4 Integrator (>25 robots per year)

▪ Nuspark is on track for 50+ robot installations in 2018

▪ Fanuc offers global support with more then 250

locations throughout the world.

▪ Nuspark has been a PMMI member 2003

▪ Nuspark has participated in Leaders in Packaging

2017 and 2018.

▪ The PMMI Foundation supports students pursuing

careers in packaging and processing.

▪ Nuspark has participated in PAC tour initiative in

2018 allowing vendors to see the complete Nuspark

development process first hand, from design to

debugging.

▪ PAC offers a wide range of programs that offer

opportunity for innovation, networking, specialized

packaging training.

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Local Representation

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Nuspark Brand

Nuspark Inc. began with a focus on custom engineered automation

projects.

As our design library grew we began to identify parallels in the solutions

and focused on adapting these solutions into standard modules. The

standard product line now consists of Assembly Robotic Cells,

Casepackers, Cartoners, Tray Packers and Palletizers.

Placing an emphasis on customer values and the ever growing

complexities of the automotive and packaging industry, Nuspark has

designed its products with unmatched customization and versatility.

Company Focus

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Nuspark Brand

Automation Focus: Products, Components and Sub-assemblies

Car Air Outlets

Car Door Hinges, Latches and Pedals, Clutches

Car Boards, Panels and Covers

Car Air Boxes and Ducts

Windshield Lace Application

Furniture Metal Sheet Frames Stamping

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Nuspark Brand

Automation Focus: Technology

• Robotic Systems • Automatic Assembly • Vision systems & Testing• Clip Insertion• Staking• Heat Staking• Ultrasound Staking

• Riveting• Flaring• Stamping• Tape Application• Grease Application• Foam Application• De-gating

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Robotic Systems

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Tel (416) 663 7071

Chrysler Grand Caravan

Air Outlet Assembly

GM Truck Panel Assembly

Implemented at:

Hunjan Mfg

Weston Bakeries

General Electric Mfg

Parmalat Mfg

Rain Bird Mfg

Steam Whistle

Valtec Mfg

ABC Group

GM Lift Gate Lower Clip

Assembly

Weston Bakeries Pie Packing

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Automatic Assembly

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Toyota Highlander Door Hinge

Assembly

Flex-n-Gate

Ultra Mfg

Multimatic Mfg

Valtec Mfg

Implemented at:

ABC Group

Ford ETC Pedal Assembly

Line


Material Handling

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Implemented at:

Collins & Aikman Mfg

Ultra Mfg

PMP Mfg

Rain Bird

Steam Whistle

General Electric

Ropak


De-gating

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Nissan Sentra Dash Board de-gating

Implemented at:

Ultra Mfg

Mitchell Plastics

Mfg

PMP Mfg

ABC Group

Ford Edge Spoiler Robotic de-gating

(routing)


Clip Insertion

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Ford Truck Front Panel Assembly

Implemented at:

Ultra Mfg

Mitchell Plastics Mfg

Decoma Polybrite Mfg

ABC Group

ABC Group Robotic Clip Insertion


Staking

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Honda Civic Door Hinge Staking

Multimatic Mfg

Anton Mfg

Implemented at:


Ultrasound Staking

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PMP Mfg

Hunjan Mfg

Implemented at:

ABC Group

Ultra Mfg


Heat and Infrared Staking

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Chrysler Minivan Top Air

Hood Infrared Staking

Implemented at:

Ultra Mfg

Mitchell Plastics Mfg

PMP Mfg


Riveting

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Toyota Corolla Door Hinge

Assembly

Implemented at:

Multimatic Mfg

Anton Mfg


Flaring

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Multimatic Mfg

Anton Mfg

Implemented at:


Grease Application

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Multimatic Mfg

Anton Mfg

Ultra Mfg

Implemented at:

Flex-n Gate


Nuspark Brand - Packaging

Standard Products

NCP-25 Casepacker•3 in1 single cell technology - erect, load, and seal on one frame

•DELTA Style 2 axis robot - single head or dual head

•Powerful Bosch Rexroth Servo motion control platform

•Precise, Repeatable technology

•High speed top load up to 25 cases per minute

•Smallest industry footprint - 160" length X 60" width

•Proven "Pin & Dome" case erection technology - no vacuum

•Heavy duty welded tubular steel frame

•No tools changeover - generally less than 15 minutes

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Standard Products

Polaris NP-15 Palletizer•Robot capable in positioning cases in 4 axis (x,y,z and full

360° rotation)

•Capable of running up to 15 picks per minute

•Ability for multiple case/product pick up for higher speed

applications

•Pallet magazine holding up to 15 pallets with automated

feed system

•Automatic pallet staging and discharge

•Standard stainless steel frame

•Complete wash-down design available

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Standard Products

VRC-60 Vertical Cartoner•12-position indexer that easily generating an output of 60 cartons per minute

•Turn-table design; loading, leaflet/promo feeding, coding and inspection

•Compact 1m x 1m (3' x 3') footprint.

•Suction carton positioning prevents scuffing and scratching of delicate

surfaces

•Minimized tool-less changeover time with magnetic detents

•Separation of drive area from product handling area

•Stainless steel frame and cladding.


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Standard Products

NTP Tray Packer Series•3 in 1 single cell technology – form, load and seal on one frame

•DELTA Style 2-axes robot – single or multi head

•High speed top loading up to 50 trays per minute or 600 products per minute

•Precise, repeatable technology

•Smallest industry footprint – 160” length x 78” width

•Heavy duty welded tubular stainless steel frame

•Tool-less changeover, generally less than 5 minutes


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Coffee Industry

•Nuspark has become a leader in the single serve coffee in Industry

providing innovative custom engineered solutions in Tray Packing,

Cartoning and Tin Tie Application.

•Nuspark maintains a focus in designing system’s which have the

smallest industry footprint.

•High speed top loading up to 50 trays per minute or 600 products

per minute


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